It’s time for an update on the saga of my left foot. I have been very intentional about using all of the weapons in my arsenal and I am making serious strides (foot humor again) towards being out of pain. I have a couple of videos to share on stretching for plantar fasciitis relief. This first video comes from the Mayo Clinic, and does sum up much of my strategy, with one difference:
When the commentator mentions the night splint, she shows a splint that will hold the foot with the toes up. My splint not only holds the foot in the proper position, but is stretching the plantar fascia the whole time as well. Thus, I am killing two birds with one stone. Actually, I take a hot bath and an Aleve before donning my splint to bed, so I am, in fact killing 4 birds with the aforementioned stone; heat, anti-inflammatory, stretch, and splint foot up all night.
This next chill, California video shows a series of physical therapy stretches that are classic, and similar to those that my doctor gave me. An add added feature is the cameo appearance of their dog. You must be r-e-l-i-g-i-o-u-s about doing these exercises. Many have been known to come home from physical therapy with their list of homework exercises and toss them in the bill pile, never to be seen again. I would not be speaking from personal experience (much). The point is – do what the doctor tells you to do!
And now–a drum roll please. First I want to thank you all for your great comments. Blogging is exponentially more fun when the conversation goes both ways. I picked our winner using a random integer from this site. Congratulations to Jaime P. who commented on Jan. 23 at 10:10PM. Your Lululemon Align Ultra Yoga Mat and No Brainer Strap is packed and ready to ship.
Thanks for reading, stay well and drop back by tomorrow for the new giveaway announcement!
Congrats Jamie!!